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I woke up with a groan. I went to pull the sheets further up when I found myself unable to. Immediately I looked over at Akara's bed roll only to find it stuffed with whatever she could have found.
" God damn it!"
I sat up and began to struggle with the ropes. I had no blades on me or within reaching distance. They were all in my pack on the other side of the fire. I glanced up at the sun. It was late morning. She would have a good amount of distance covered but if I hurried I'd be able to catch up. I struggled and fought more, my heart pounding and the ropes burning into my wrists. Then I focused on my pack and began to stretch as far as I could. My foot just barely grazed it. But I wouldn't give up. I had to try. I had to get to her before it was too late.
I sighed as I tried yet again. My back ached, my head hurt, and my limbs were abused. I gave one final swing and managed to tip the bag over. There. I could see the handle. Suddenly my hope had been restored. I had been trying for this long, longer wouldn't kill me.
I wasn't sure how long it took me to finally kick the blade up to my hands but I did know it had taken much longer than I hoped. We were only a few hours worth away from where we needed to be. But I hoped she would be smart and camp out before she started the hike up. That would give me enough time to get to her.
The blood on my wrists was revealed as the ropes fell to the ground. Burns had painted them red and pink, my skin gone raw entirely. But I didn't focus. Instead I swung my bag onto my back and began to run. I left behind our bedrolls, the fire, the blankets. Everything besides my sword, bag and Akara's scarf which was still secure around my neck. I couldn't find myself to care about the cold. My entire body had been numb anyways. I didn't know why, all I worried about was making sure she was safe and that it wasn't too late when I got to her.
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I paused for a moment and looked out over the forest. I had taken a risk by camping at the base of the mountain but I needed all my energy. The ground rumbled as a figure darted past me, scaling up and landing just out of view at the top. I took a shaky breath. There was no going back now.
I stuff my back carefully under some rocks, loading myself up with as many arrows as I possibly could. Then I started for the top.
I wasn't sure what I expected to see. But it wasn't anything close to what I had.
It seemed as if it had been waiting for me. It's scales as black as Alduin's hair, it's eyes just as piercing. It kept its head low and let out a growl-like noise at the sight of me. The look of death flashed across his eyes. There was no hope in taming it. It was killed or be killed.
I had knocked back my first arrow then ducked for the closest rock, dodging it's blow. Then I managed to load another, wedging it perfectly into it's skin. It's jaws snapped in irritation as my spell on the arrows took it's damage. I loaded another then rolled out. One by one I began to launch them after him before dodging his flames yet again, the fire grazing past my thigh as I jumped.
I screamed as I took coverage behind a rock. My bow fell from my hands and I looked down. Through my tear stained vision I could see the burn on my skin. The blood oozing and staining the ground underneath me. I forced myself to take deep breaths as I used a small healing spell. One that was able to was the pain partly but not enough to drain me.
Then the ground rattled again. I could feel the dragon make it's way closer to me, sniffing the air for my scent. I forced myself to hold my breath as I reached for my sword at my waist. His nose peeked past the rocks then his eyes. They looked to the right, then front, then to me. Immediately I swung, my blade striking its eye. The dragon wailed and swung its head wildly, taking me with it.
I landed harshly on the other side, my breath taken away from me. I shakily pushed myself up onto my arms, almost falling int he process. The dragon's head snapped toward me. Anger rolled off him just as heavily as the blood that flowed from his eye. Where was Paarthurmax? No. I could do this. I'd fight until the end even if it ended with me dying.
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I could see the throat of the world now easily and at the top I could see a black blob. That black blob being the monster I had always wished to slay.
But seeing him made my heart freeze. I hadn't caught her in time. The battle had already begun and there was no physical way to get to the top in time. Perhaps if Akara didn't slay him then I'd die next to her trying.
Then the ground rumbled as wind flooded me from behind. I turned slowly and craned my head back.
" Paarthurmax?" I whispered in shock. He scowled down at me then lowered his head to my level.
" Alduin." He stated simply. " Come to finally see the fall of the dragonborn?"
He spoke so calmly. There wasn't even an ounce of worry in his voice.
" Is she still alive?" I asked. He paused for a moment before raising his head upright.
" Yes . . . but not for much longer."
I growled and looked back up at the top. It was impossible, but I had to try.
" Are you going to go after her Alduin?" He continued as I began to throw useless items out of my bag to make it lighter.
" What does it look like? For an ancient and wise dragon you seem to have some moments." I threw my bag back over my shoulders as I stood. " Now if you're done with this conversation, I have a dragon to slay."
" Alduin-"
I Sighed in frustration. Now was not the time to have a conversation.
" Do you wish to save her?"
I furred my brows in confusion. " What?"
" I said, do you wish to save her?"
My body tensed as I bit the inside of my lip. Then my shoulders slacked and my head fell in defeat.
" Yes . . . I do."
There was a moment of silence before I heard him begin to move around. I looked up out of confusion. There Paarthurmax stood, a wing extended and open.
" You won't make it up in time on foot." He stated obviously. I looked at him as if he were crazy. What was he doing? Did he not realize he was technically helping his mortal enemy?
I didn't have time to question. Instead I climbed on and held on tight, hoping that he could get us to her before that beast did.
I Hope you guys like it so far! It's actually really fun making this story line, it's different. I'll have the next chapter out soon. I know this is a pretty bad cliff hanger, sorry! .